Coder II

Savista; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Savista seeks an experienced Outpatient Facility Coder II to code Same Day Surgery and Emergency Department encounters, review documentation, and ensure accurate billing. You will apply current outpatient facility guidelines and maintain high quality standards while collaborating with client teams in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Key qualifications include an AHIMA or AAPC credential, 1+ year of SDS/ED coding experience, and strong ICD-10-CM & CPT/HCPCS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active AHIMA or AAPC coding credential.
• At least 1 year of outpatient facility coding experience, with SDS/ED focus.
• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation to assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for SDS and ED.
• Code a variety of surgical, diagnostic, and ED services.
• Apply outpatient facility coding guidelines to ensure compliant coding.
• Validate APC assignments when applicable.
• Abstract required clinical and patient information from medical records.
• Stay current on ICD-10-CM, CPT/HCPCS, APC, NCCI and related guidelines.
• Meet productivity and quality targets (95%+).
• Participate in training and client meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with client teams on coding questions and documentation issues.
• Stay updated on coding changes and client requirements.

Skills

AHIMA or AAPC credential

Outpatient facility coding

SDS/ED coding experience

ICD-10-CM & CPT/HCPCS knowledge

Documentation interpretation

Productivity & quality focus

Coding assessments (pre-employment)

Job description

Here at Savista, we enable our clients to navigate the biggest challenges in healthcare: quality clinical care with positive patient experiences and optimal financial results. We partner with healthcare organizations to problem solve and deliver revenue cycle improvement services that enable their success, support their patients, and nurture their communities, all while living our values of Commitment, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence (CARE). At Savista, we partner with healthcare organizations to improve financial performance and strengthen the healthcare revenue cycle. Our teams make a meaningful impact by helping providers improve efficiency, maintain compliance, and optimize reimbursement.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Outpatient Facility Coder looking for an opportunity to use your coding expertise in a fast-paced healthcare environment? As a Coder II, you’ll play an important role in ensuring hospital outpatient services are coded accurately and efficiently. You’ll review clinical documentation and assign ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for Same Day Surgery (SDS) and Emergency Department (ED) encounters. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented coder who enjoys working with complex medical records, interpreting clinical documentation, and applying outpatient facility coding guidelines to support accurate billing and reimbursement.

What You’ll Do

• Review clinical documentation to accurately assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis and CPT/HCPCS procedure codes for outpatient facility services.
• Primarily code Same Day Surgery and Emergency Department encounters.
• Assign codes for a variety of surgical, diagnostic, and emergency department services based on the documentation provided.
• Apply current outpatient facility coding guidelines to ensure accurate and compliant coding.
• Validate APC (Ambulatory Payment Classification) assignments when applicable.
• Review and resolve coding-related claims scrubber edits to help support clean and accurate claims.
• Accurately abstract required clinical and patient information from medical records.
• Maintain a current understanding of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, APC, NCCI, and other applicable outpatient coding guidelines.
• Consistently meet established productivity and quality expectations, including a 95% or higher quality standard.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and client meetings as needed.
• Collaborate with client teams and other stakeholders to address coding questions and documentation issues.
• Stay current on coding updates, regulatory changes, and client-specific requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a knowledgeable and motivated coding professional who has hands‑on experience with hospital outpatient facility coding, particularly Same Day Surgery and/or Emergency Department coding.

• Active AHIMA or AAPC coding credential.
• At least 1 year of recent outpatient facility coding experience, with experience relevant to the patient type being hired for within the last 6 months.
• Experience coding Same Day Surgery and/or Emergency Department facility services.
• Strong working knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS coding.
• Ability to accurately interpret clinical documentation and apply appropriate coding guidelines.
• Ability to meet established productivity expectations while maintaining a 95% or greater quality level.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment coding assessments with a score of 80% or higher.

You’ll Stand Out

If You Have Experience with hospital-based outpatient facility coding.

• Strong SDS/ambulatory surgery coding experience.
• Strong Emergency Department facility coding experience.
• Experience with APC validation and outpatient reimbursement.
• Knowledge of NCCI edits and claims scrubber processes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• The ability to manage productivity and quality expectations in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Join Savista?

At Savista, your coding expertise directly contributes to helping healthcare organizations operate more effectively. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, continue developing your coding knowledge, and make an impact on the accuracy and efficiency of the revenue cycle.

Note: Savista is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $23.00 - $29.00 an hour. However, specific compensation for the role will vary within the above range based on many factors including but not limited to geographic location, candidate experience, applicable certifications, and skills.

SAVISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, veteran status, disability, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity or any other federal, state or local protected class.